Intact forests are important climate regulators and harbors of biodiversity, but they are rapidly disappearing. Agriculture is commonly considered to be the major culprit behind…
A new study reported in the journal Cell on January 5, 2023, captures a genetic history across Scandinavia over 2,000 years, from the Iron Age…
Scientists Say Whales Could Be a Valuable Carbon Sink Nature-based solutions to fight climate change take a holistic approach that promotes biodiversity and ecosystem preservation….
Common gut bacteria can enhance the effects of cocaine in mice, according to a report published recently in the journal Cell Host & Microbe. This…
Bitcoin has a carbon emissions problem due to the vast energy consumption of mining. In fact, bans on cryptomining have popped up around the world…
Elevated CO2 levels cause mineral deficiency in plants resulting in less nutritious crops. For years, one of the only possible bright sides of increasing levels…
By translating users’ thoughts into mechanical commands, a mind-controlled wheelchair can help a paralyzed person gain new mobility. Researchers demonstrate that tetraplegic users can operate…
For some people, nightmares—those fearful memories that re-emerge in dreams—can sometimes become regular occurrences. Some adults suffer from them multiple times a week, or even…
Researchers measured the electrical fields near swarming honeybees and discovered that insects can produce as much atmospheric electric charge as a thunderstorm cloud. This type…
Ecologists highlight the importance of preserving ancient trees. A vital role in biodiversity and ecosystem preservation is played by ancient trees—those that are many hundreds,…
Human and mouse neurons living in a dish learned to play the video game Pong. Scientists reported the achievement on October 12 in the journal…
New findings reveal why individuals with Down syndrome have less frequent, but more severe viral infections. People with Down syndrome have less-frequent viral infections. However,…
Although spiders hold the market for the strongest silks, they are too aggressive and territorial to be farmed. Incorporating spider DNA into silkworms is the…
Front-loading calories early in the day reduces hunger but does not affect weight loss. In dieting, there’s the old saying that one should “breakfast like…
A collection of photos of genetically unrelated lookalikes, along with DNA analysis, has revealed that strong facial similarity is linked with shared genetic variants. The…
It goes without saying that hard physical labor wears you out, but what about hard mental labor? Sitting around thinking hard for hours also makes…
Aircraft are indispensable in the modern age for transporting people, delivering goods, and performing military operations, but the petroleum-based fuels that power them are in…
Meraxes gigas — a new species of dinosaur has been discovered with disproportionally short arms just like T. rex called the Meraxes gigas. Tyrannosaurs (like…
